Across the country, a growing number of major corporations, like Google and Amazon, are buying their own renewable energy. They’re not waiting for…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Here’s what’s happening in health care in Rhode Island, including opposition to a proposed power plant, an Alzheimers study, fewer deer ticks, and…
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Burrillville Lawmakers Pen Letter To Health Department, Voicing Concerns Over Power Plant
Lawmakers from Burrillville are calling on the Department of Health to recommend withholding approvals for the proposed power plant in the area, until…
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State’s Largest Environmental Groups Take Stand Against Burrillville Power Plant
Three of the state’s largest environmental groups have announced their opposition to the proposed power plant in Burrillville, citing concerns over…
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Raimondo: Burrillville Power Plant Is ‘Not A Done Deal’
Hundreds of Burrillville residents welcomed Gov. Gina Raimondo Monday night at a community meeting, where the majority voiced steadfast opposition to a…
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RI Drivers Could Recieve $570M From Volkswagon Settlement Payout
After admitting to cheating on emissions tests, car manufacturer Volkswagon will pay more than $10 billion in settlements across the U.S. $570 million…
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In RI, Keeping A Close Tab On Threats To Bees
Scientists are still working to understand all of the factors behind massive die-offs of honeybees in what’s known as “colony collapse disorder.”
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Opposition Mounts At Public Hearing For Proposed Burrillville Power Plant
Nearly 800 people showed up for the first public hearing of a proposed power plant in Burrillville. The 900-megawatt facility would be the state’s…
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Brown Univ. Professor Weighs In On Power Plant Proposal
A Brown University professor and a climate expert is adding his voice in opposition to a power plant proposed in Burrillville. J. Timmons Roberts filed…
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RWU Students To Tackle Climate Risks With Trees
In an effort to slow the effects of climate change, Roger Williams University is spearheading a tree-planting campaign. Trees can absorb and store…